Sharjah's Dh15m ecological boost |
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Ten public parks are to be created in Sharjah and the existing 35 upgraded in a Dh15 million project.
Facilities and services will be developed, some parks will be extended and landscaping will be carried out as part of the municipality initiative.
And lighting will be improved and toilets and prayer rooms for men and women built.
"We consider public parks an important aspect of family entertainment," said municipality General Manager Dr Salah Al Hajj. "With our newly improved and more convenient facilities, we want to transform our parks.
"Sharjah MunicipalitySharjah Municipality
is working to add 10 parks in different areas of the city which will be fully equipped and designed to accommodate families and children." Al Hajj said improvements had already been made to 23 parks. Offices for park attendants had been provided along with new females' and guards' rooms, women's prayer rooms, cafeterias, toilets and electricity rooms.
"Parks will also be used as a platform for educational and entertainment events for the public," he added.
"The Committee of Public Parks is organising event schedules which will include competitions and games and preparations for Ramadan." The revamp was organised following an instruction, from His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to transform parks into venues for social gatherings and entertainment.
Parks that have already been improved include those at Al Sufaia, Al Mahatta, Al Khaledya, Al Suwaihat, Al Ghafia, Al Faihaa, Al Qadesia, Al Nasreia, Abu Shaghara, Dasman, Semnan, Maisaloun, Al Tarafana, Al Refa'a, Al Qaraen, Al Darari, Al Hezam, Al Akhdar, Al Hamria, Al Falaj, Al Ramtha and Al Azra.
By Emirates Today Staff
© Emirates Today 2007
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